Falls of Shin, Waterfall and visitor center in Highland, Scotland.
The Falls of Shin spans across River Shin near Bonar Bridge, creating a natural barrier where Atlantic salmon navigate upstream during migration periods.
The original visitor center, owned by Mohamed Al-Fayed, burned down in 2013 and was replaced by a community-developed facility that opened in 2017.
The Mac and Wild restaurant at the visitor center introduces guests to Scottish cuisine through locally sourced ingredients from the Highland region.
The Falls of Shin offers free admission, a large parking area with EV charging stations, and remains accessible from May through September for salmon viewing.
The waterfall's viewing platform allows visitors to observe Atlantic salmon making repeated attempts to leap upstream against the flowing waters.
Location: Highland
Part of: River Shin
GPS coordinates: 57.96060,-4.40713
Latest update: March 3, 2025 07:00
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